Rice, Pasta and Cereal
Directions for Cooking Rice and Other Grains by Microwave
Follow directions in chart on page 78 for recommended dish size, amounts of water and cooking time. Add grain to cold water. Add salt and butter according to package directions.
Cook on HIGH for time recommended in chart. Allow | For special rice, substitute beef or chicken stock for |
to stand covered before serving. | water. Add cooked onion, mushrooms or crumbled |
| bacon before serving. |
Directions for Cooking Pasta by Microwave
Follow directions in the chart on page 78 for recommended dish size, amount of water and cooking time. Boil water, with 1 teaspoon salt and 1 tablespoon oil. Add pasta and cook for times recommended in the chart. Cook on HIGH. Test pasta for desired cooking before adding more time. Slightly under cook pasta that will be heated again in casserole. Stir and let stand, uncovered for 5 minutes.
Drain and rinse before serving.
Directions for Cooking Hot Cereal by Microwave
Combine 1/4 cup of quick cooking oats, pinch salt and 2/3 cups hot tap water in a breakfast bowl.
Cooking Guide
Cook on HIGH for 1 to 2 minutes, stirring halfway through cooking.
Let stand 1 to 2 minutes before serving. Top as desired with sugar or spices.
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